About us

Burrow View Stud is a small family owned business. We are professional and our goal is to have happy horses. So, to this end, each one is treated differently, depending on the individual needs of the horse. We have in excess of 10 thoroughbred horses from Foals to brood mares and Yearlings to Horses ready to race. .

Every horse needs to be handled every day to check their welfare and it is important that all duties are carried out properly. The owners do not cut corners. The horses’ welfare is key.

So it is very important that we have a relaxed atmosphere.

We now require someone who is keen to facilitate the progression of each horse, whether it is preparing them for sale or preparing to race. There is a minimum of 3 hours work per day every day, which will increase in the winter. There is always plenty to do, even with 2 people.

The owners do this as a hobby and, as such, they work full time in Exeter leaving for work around 8am You will need to be able to work alone as well as working as a team, when the need arises and so good communications skills are a must, the owners preferring to communicate direct rather than by text.

During the winter months, the horses are stabled and exercised once a day, whilst during the summer they are out to grass, however they are brought in for their daily routines. Experienced grooms will be aware that there is far more work to be done inside the stables in the winter and as such, the owners roll their sleeves up and carry out feeding and mucking out duties before they go to work leaving you with some mucking out but enabling you to have more time with each horse.

If you are a keen team player and want to help the owners keep happy healthy horses, then we would love to hear from you. Ideally you will have a good standard of riding skills, although this is not essential. The person must be able and willing to do all that is listed on the Job description and be able to start before the owners go off to work. The main reason for this is for your well being and we have the chance to chat to you and vice versa regarding the days work rather than correspond with text messages.

The person must be able to work alone and with other members of staff and be able to arrange cover with each other, when there is a need to carry out a 2 person job. for example bringing in a mare and foal on the road.

Although this is an early morning job offer, there will be occasions, when the owners go on holiday or to the sales, that you will be asked to feed the horses in the evening and on those occasions we also pay travel time to and from your home.

Job Purpose

To work as a member of a stud farm team and help facilitate excellent horse husbandry

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

ü A genuine interest in working with horses of all ages and levels of ability

ü Active communication skills at all levels

ü A team player

ü Preferably but not desirable, a very good level of riding skills

Principle Duties and Tasks

· Cleaning stalls.

· Providing hay, feed, rations or supplements, and water.

· Cleaning buckets and tubs used in the feeding process.

· Grooming, saddling, unsaddling, and bathing horses.

· Cleaning all horse equipment.

· Hand walking horses.

· Lunging horses.

· Turning horses into pasture or turnout.

· Maintaining the barn area – sweeping, washing, and general cleaning.

· Cleaning of field water troughs in warmer months.

· Administering medications and appropriate bandaging.

· First Aid delivery to horses.

· Following instructions and directions from the owner, farrier, veterinarian, or other equine care providers.

· Unloading hay and grain bags.

· Travel to and from horse sales, be it locally or nationally (this is on very rare occasions and you will be offered the opportunity but it is not expected)

· Packing equipment for horse sales.

· Unpacking equipment at the sale grounds, preparing the stall, and acclimating the horse(s) to the new surroundings.

· Loading and unloading horses from trailers.

· Braiding the mane and/or tail for horse sales.

· Trim a horse’s coat with clippers (face, legs, ears).

· Handling horses for the veterinarian, farrier, or owner during medical or other treatments.

· Working with and operating small and large farm equipment.

· Handling horses in the breeding shed.

This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of duties

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Schedule:

Day shift
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Wellington, TA21 0JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Due to the nature of the job, this is a 7 day per week position. Although it is not expected that applicants work 7 days per week, are they willing to work weekends on either a rota basis or would they prefer to have weekend included as part of their working week.

Experience:

Horse Yard Groom: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 23/09/2024

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